Why potholes are dangerous
Whenever you are on the roads, potholes are an inconvenience. They can appear where you don’t expect them so you should always keep an eye out as potholes can cause serious damage to your vehicle. The damage can also depend on the speed at which your vehicle is going. The higher the speed the bigger the impact which will cause more damage. The deeper the pothole then the deeper the vehicle will go which will also increase the damage.
The way that potholes are formed
Potholes are typically caused by water which has found its way through the surface of the road through cracks to freeze during cold temperatures. This leads to the road surface crumbling away and forming a pothole. Constant driving over the damaged area will gradually make it worse. This will create deeper craters.
Different types of damages potholes can cause
Punctures are common whenever your vehicle encounters a pothole. If you drive over the pothole fast then it can result in cracking the tyre. After a while, the tyre will begin to deflate. Tyre bulging can also take place if you drive over a pothole. This is where the side of the tyre becomes weakened and will eventually split. Potholes can also cause a suspension imbalance. This means that the angle of your tyres will be incorrect. In the long run, you will have less control over your vehicle. This can be spotted if you have uneven tyre wear or your car pulling to one side. This is a result of continuously hitting potholes. Depending on the angle or speed you drive over the pothole, it will damage the wheel itself by potentially bursting the wheel while driving.
Damage prevention from potholes
If possible and safe to do so, drive around potholes to avoid any damage. If this is not possible to do so then drive over the pothole at a reduced speed to reduce the impact and reduce the damage overall.
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